James O Buck Family Foundation
Historical FunderJacksonville, Florida · EIN 27-0377284 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CATHERINE B WHATLEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 8833 PERIMETER PARK BLVD STE 504, JACKSONVILLE FL 322161110 |
| Phone | 9046419466 |
| CATHY.WHATLEY@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | CATHY.WHATLEY@GMAIL.COM APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED SHOULD INCLUDE A STATE- MENT OUTLINING NEEDS AS FOLLOWS: (1) SPECIFIC NEEDS FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE; (2) EXPLANATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES RESULTING IN NEED FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND (3) VERIFICATION OF HOME |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS MUST OWN A HOME WITHIN DUVAL COUNTY FLORIDA. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre College | Danville, KY | Assist indigent | $2,500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($15,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,400 | 4 |
| 2024 | $34,208 | 6 |
| 2023 | $21,390 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349103762
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0377284
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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